The “Waste Reduction Act,” introduced by Senator David Shafer, would implement a system of zero-based budgeting for state government. Georgia currently prepares its budget on a “continuation” basis, which assumes that all current spending will be carried forward. His legislation would require that one-fourth of the budget be zero based each year, so that over a four year term, the entire budget is scrutinized by the General Assembly.
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